Top 7 blockbustered movies of all the time
There’s nothing like a good movie to take your mind off the stresses of life. But what makes a movie a blockbuster? Is it the story? The acting? The special effects? It’s hard to say, but one thing is for sure: blockbusters have a way of capturing our attention and imagination like no other movies can. In this blog post, we will be counting down the top 10 blockbusted movies of all time. From classics like Star Wars to more recent hits like Avatar, these are the movies that have entertained us for years and will continue to do so for years to come.
Avatar
Avatar is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. The film is set in the mid-22nd century, when humans are colonizing Pandora, a lush habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system, in order to mine the mineral unobtanium. The expansion of the mining colony threatens the continued existence of a local tribe of Na'vi – a humanoid species indigenous to Pandora. The film's title refers to its protagonist Jake Sully (Worthington), an avatar: a genetically engineered body operated from afar by a human that allows him to interact with Pandora's natives as one of them.
With an estimated budget of $237 million,[8] it is one of the most expensive films ever made.[9] Avatar was released for traditional viewing on December 18, 2009,[10] while special "Avatar Day" 3D screenings began on December 16 in select theaters worldwide.[11][12][13] It sold an estimated 11 million tickets in North America during its opening weekend,[14] which is the second highest opening weekend sales record behind The Dark Knight's 12-million-dollar debut.[15] Upon its release on home video it became the all-time best selling Blu-ray Disc in North America.[16][17][18][19] Internationally it gross
Titanic
The Titanic is a classic love story set against the backdrop of one of the most catastrophic maritime disasters in history. Jack and Rose, two people from different social classes who meet aboard the ship, fall in love against all odds. But as the vessel begins to sink, their love is put to the ultimate test. Will they be able to survive?
The Titanic is one of the most popular movies of all time and continues to enchant audiences nearly twenty years after its release. If you're looking for a film that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the feels, this is the movie for you.
The Avengers
The Avengers is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sixth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was written and directed by Joss Whedon and features an ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgård, and Samuel L. Jackson. In the film, Nick Fury, director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., recruits Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and Thor to form a team that must stop Thor's brother Loki from subjugating Earth.
The Avengers grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide and became the third-highest-grossing film of all time as well as set multiple other box office records during its theatrical run.[4] The film received positive reviews from critics; its consensus reads: "Thanks to a script that emphasizes its heroes' humanity and a wealth of superpowered set pieces, The Avengers lives up to its hype and raises the bar for MCU films to come." A sequel titled Avengers: Age of Ultron was released on May 1, 2015.
Jurassic World
Jurassic World was one of the top blockbusters of all time. The movie grossed over $1.6 billion dollars at the box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time. The movie was directed by Colin Trevorrow and stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Vincent D'Onofrio. Jurassic World is set in the fictional Isla Nublar, which is home to a theme park called Jurassic World. The park is owned by Masrani Global Corporation and is run by Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard). The park's attractions include live dinosaurs that have been cloned from DNA recovered from amber.
Jurassic World was a critical and commercial success. Critics praised the movie for its visuals, acting, direction, and screenplay. The movie was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects.
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is one of the top blockbusted movies of all time. It was released in 2008 and directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Heath Ledger as The Joker, Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.
The film follows Batman (Bale), Gordon (Oldman) and Dent (Eckhart) attempt to stop a criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Ledger) from unleashing chaos on Gotham City. The Joker's plan includes creating fear among the citizens by orchestrating a series of mass murders and using Batman's love for Rachel Dawes (Gyllenhaal) against him.
The Dark Knight was both a critical and commercial success. It grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2008 behind only Avatar. The film received eight Academy Award nominations, winning Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger posthumously.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
It's hard to believe that it's been almost 40 years since the first Star Wars movie was released. The original trilogy is considered by many to be one of the greatest cinematic achievements of all time, and its impact on popular culture is still felt today. When Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, they announced that they would be producing a new trilogy of films set in the Star Wars universe. The first of these, The Force Awakens, was released in 2015 and grossed over $2 billion at the worldwide box office.
The Force Awakens picks up approximately 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, with the Galactic Empire having fallen and the Rebel Alliance having become the New Republic. However, a new threat has arisen in the form of the First Order, a militaristic organization that seeks to destroy the Republic. The film follows a group of protagonists as they attempt to stop the First Order and find Luke Skywalker, who has gone missing.
The Force Awakens was praised for its strong cast, impressive visual effects, and engaging story. It received five Academy Award nominations and won one for Best Visual Effects. It is currently the highest-grossing film of all time in North America, and its success has helped kick off a new era for Star Wars films.
Avengers: Endgame
The Avengers: Endgame is the fourth and final installment in Marvel’s Avengers franchise. The film follows the events of 2012’s The Avengers and 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, in which the superheroes are forced to band together to defeat the evil artificial intelligence Ultron.
While much of the film’s plot is kept under wraps, it has been confirmed that the film will see the return of fan-favorite characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. Newcomers to the franchise include Captain Marvel and Ant-Man.
The film is set to be released on April 26th, 2019.
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